Mervyn Bennett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mervyn Bennett
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1960(1960-02-20)
Age	64
Date Of Death	1999-01-01
Birthplace	Nowra
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Aquarius

Mervyn Bennett Biography

Mervyn Bennett is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 20, 1960 in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia. Mervyn Bennett, a professional lightweight fighter from Wales, was born 20 February 1960 and died in 1998. Bennett was born in Cardiff and became the 1993 Welsh lightweight champion. After defending his title once, he retired from the sport in 1996.

Bennett only fought four times more after becoming champion. In June 1995, he beat Vince Burns via knockout. However, he lost to Dean Phillips in September by points. He defeated Gareth Jordan (Monmouth-based boxer) to defend his Welsh belt in October. Bennett was 11 years older than Jordan and was expected to win the title. However, Bennett delivered the best performance of his life to keep his title. Bennett lost to Karl Taylor in his final fight in March 1996.

Bennett had already moved up to lightweight when he returned to the ring back in 1986. He fought Dave Smith in his first fight at his new weight at the National Sporting Club, London. Bennett won the fight by points and then beat Dave Pratt two more months later. Bennett continued to box just three times before taking a break from the sport again in 1987. After losing his first fight to Edward Lloyd at Cardiff’s National Ice Rink, Bennett did not return to the sport until 1992. Two wins over Mike Morrison in 1992 followed, each on points. This earned him a shot at the vacant Welsh lightweight belt. His opponent was Carl Hook, a Swansea fighter. The fight took place in Cardiff on 27/01/93. Bennett was the Welsh lightweight champion, as the contest was at the top of the card. The ten-round bout lasted ten rounds.

Mervyn Bennett Net Worth

Mervyn Bennett is one of the richest Boxer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mervyn Bennett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Bennett was an amateur boxer who was a featherweight. He reached the final of ABA Welsh’s amateur featherweight final in 1978 as an eighteen year old. He defeated Don George on points to win the title.

Bennett became a professional featherweight fighter in 1981. His first pro fight was at York Hall, Bethnal Green. It was undercard to the British light- welterweight contest between Clinton McKenzie & Des Morrison. Bennett faced Geoff Smart, a London boxer. He won the six-round fight and was stopped by technical knockout in round 6. Bennett won his next four fights and then challenged Don George to the vacant Welsh featherweight belt. The bout took place at Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre and went ten rounds. George was declared the winner by points decision. After a series of defeats, Bennett left the sport in 1983 and returned to it in 1986.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Mervyn Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Mervyn Bennett celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.